Source: Daily_Mail
Everton boss Moyes runs the rule over Middlesbrough's wanted man Johnson
David Moyes made a personal check on �6million-rated Adam Johnson as he prepares to launch a January bid for the Middlesbrough winger.
The 22-year-old is out-of-contract next summer but will be able to sign a pre-contract deal with any club from January.
Johnson capped a fine display against Preston on Saturday with a classy individual goal in front of Everton manager Moyes.
Liverpool, Sunderland and Aston Villa have all been linked to the Boro academy graduate and that list is sure to expand as his contract dwindles.
Gordon Strachan will be appointed manager of Middlesbrough this week and his first task will be to persuade the winger to snub the advances of the Premier League sides.
Former Tottenham boss Juande Ramos famously recommended Johnson to Real Madrid during his six-month tenure at the Bernabeu, after being wowed by the player during his stint in English football.
But Johnson is refusing to get carried away by the speculation and insists he will concentrate on his football.��
He said: 'I have been linked with massive, massive clubs since I was 18. I thrive on it. When you get mentioned with these big, big clubs it boosts your confidence. Any player would like it. I tend to get on with my own game and whatever happens, happens.'
